Exclusive private access to the entire 3.9-acre compound—two separate homes across from Sutcliffe Vineyards, supplier to Amangiri Resort! Main House features a wall-of-windows great room, gas fireplace & screened porch. Guest House offers a private casita with king bed & queen loft.
Welcome to Sand Canyon Oasis—a private 3.9-acre canyon estate featuring two distinct homes, exclusively yours. Ideal for multi-generational families, two-couple getaways, friend groups, and winery wedding parties in McElmo Canyon.
THE COMPOUND & EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Reserving the Full Property gives your group exclusive, private access to the entire property—no shared spaces, no other guests. Perfect for groups seeking space together with complete individual privacy.
YOUR 500,000-ACRE BACKYARD: Through our private gate at the back of the property is direct, personal access to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument—176,000 acres with the highest density of archaeological sites in the United States. Step from your porch directly onto ancient high-desert trail systems. No driving, no parking lots, no crossing other properties.
MAIN HOUSE (1,754 sq ft • 2BR/2BA): • Great Room: Soaring ceilings, cozy gas stove fireplace, deep sectional, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing red rock panoramas. • Screened-In Porch: Massive outdoor dining and lounge porch—perfect for bug-free sunset dinners and Milky Way stargazing. • Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with full-sized appliances, expansive prep counters, coffee bar, and kitchen sink Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration. • Primary Suite: Luxurious King bed with private en-suite bathroom and canyon views. • Second Bedroom: Comfortable Queen bed with easy access to second full bathroom. • Single-level living throughout for easy accessibility.
GUEST HOUSE CASITA: • Primary Bedroom: Comfortable King bed with luxury linens. • Sleeping Loft: Cozy Queen bed in open-air semi-private loft (ladder access). • Full Kitchen: Cooktop, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee station. • Private Patio: Dedicated outdoor seating area with panoramic mountain and canyon views.
COMPOUND AMENITIES & EXPERIENCES: • Ultra-fast SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi across both homes for seamless remote work and streaming. • Sutcliffe Vineyards: Walk across the street for wine tastings—supplier to Amangiri Resort and Telluride Ski Resort. • Canyon Trails Ranch: 3-minute drive for guided canyon horseback riding (since 1980). • Mesa Verde National Park: 20 minutes to park entrance. • Dark-Sky Stargazing: Experience some of the darkest skies in the United States with full Milky Way visibility.
EPIC DAY TRIPS FROM YOUR BASECAMP: • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (1 hr) • Telluride Ski Resort (1 hr 45 min) / Purgatory Resort (1 hr 30 min) • Moab: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks (2 hr 15 min) • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park (2 hr)
EFFORTLESS ZERO-CHORE CHECKOUT: Group vacations should end in total relaxation. When you check out, simply pack your personal bags and enjoy your last morning coffee on the porch. There is no need to strip beds, start laundry, run dishwashers, or take out trash in either home—our cleaning team handles everything!
HOUSE RULES & DETAILS: • Check-in: Contactless self check-in via smart lock codes on both homes after 4:00 PM. • Check-out: 10:00 AM. • Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome ($50 pet fee per stay). • Water: Deep well with multi-stage filtration + Reverse Osmosis (RO) at the kitchen sink. Brita pitchers and bottled water provided in both homes. • Complete Privacy: 100% exclusive access to the 3.9-acre property, both homes, private yards, and the canyon gate.
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Just make sure you’ve gathered your belongings, enjoy that last cup of coffee on the porch, and we’ll handle the rest. Your vacation is meant to be relaxing right up to the very end.
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オーナーについて
オーナー : David Riggins
Hello! We're a family of firefighters from North Carolina who fell in love with the high desert's privacy and beauty. We created Sand Canyon Oasis as our personal getaway and are excited to share it. What truly captured us was the land—the beautiful home, seclusion, and especially the direct BLM access via a private gate into the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Our goal is a relaxing stay for you, which is why we proudly offer our 'Effortless Checkout'. We're just a message away!
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
We chose this specific location for its unparalleled combination of seclusion and adventure. The neighborhood offers a profound sense of privacy and tranquility, allowing you to truly disconnect. What we enjoy most is the incredible dark sky—at night, the stargazing is absolutely breathtaking. It's a place where you can feel away from it all, yet be on the doorstep of ancient history and vast wilderness.
この宿泊施設の特徴
The single most unique feature is our private 'backdoor' to adventure. We have a private gate that opens directly into the 500,000-acre Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. There's no need to drive; you can literally walk out the door and start exploring one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. This direct access, combined with the property's peaceful seclusion and stunning dark skies, offers a truly rare and unforgettable high-desert experience.